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Assembly and operating instructions Assembly and Operating Manual Specification ● Wing Span: 19-5/7" (500mm) ● Length: 27-1/2"(700mm) ● Flying Weight: 11-3/5 oz (330g)
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Assembly and Operating Manual Dear customer, To fly the AMX you will need a radio control system Foam safe epoxy is recommended and available Congratulations on your choice of a with at least four channels. 2.4GHz radios systems from most reputable model retail shops.
Assembly and Operating Manual Fig. 1 Open the box and check all the parts. Parts Illustration Parts List Description Fuselage Wing Set – One Left (and one Right) Wing Panel Tail Set - One Left (and one Right) Horizontal Stabilizer with Elevator Tail Set - One Vertical Fin Stabilizer...
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Assembly and Operating Manual Fig. 2 - Glue the horizontal tail wings into the slots Fig. 3 - Remove any excess glue and hold in Fig. 4 - Locate the elevator steel wires push rods at the rear of the fuselage (glue not included). position until glue sets.
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Assembly and Operating Manual slot) Fig. 8 - The photo shows the finished view after Fig. 9 - Locate the aileron steel wires push rods gluing the wings in place. set. Fig. 10 - Connect the push rods to the aileron servo arm and trim lever control horns.
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Assembly and Operating Manual manualstructions for the correct channel sockets before installing. and servo lead polarity. Fig. 14 - Locate the blue landing skid and apply Fig. 16 - Glue the vertical fin sections as shown in glue to the front of the fuselage. (white mark Fig.
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Assembly and Operating Manual Fig. 20 - Insert the battery into the front of the Fig. 21 - The canopy is held in place by magnets Fig. 22 - Photo shows the finished view after fuselage. and can be lifted off. canopy assembled.
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Assembly and Operating Manual Optional parts (not required) Fig. 26 – Three sets of 3 painted missiles, for extra realism, are included. Fig. 27 - Missiles shown after being separated. Cut apart for assembly as shown Fig. 28 - Glue missiles according to the main wing slots (glue not included). Fig.
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Assembly and Operating Manual Fig. 30 - Charge the flight battery; connect the Equalizer lead using and adapter lead matching your charger (adapter lead not included). Fig. 31 - Switch the transmitter on, and move the throttle stick to the “Motor OFF” position. - Remove any loose objects such as cloths, tools or similar from the area in front of the model, as they could easily be sucked into the ducted fan.
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Assembly and Operating Manual Fig. 32 and 33 - Checking Ailerons and Elevators - Check that the control surfaces respond to the appropriate movements of the transmitter sticks. If not, swap over the connectors at the receiver. - Check the neutral position of the control surfaces; you may need to screw the clevises in or out to correct any discrepancy.
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Assembly and Operating Manual Fig. 35 - Checking the model’s balance - Place the flight battery in its compartment, without connecting. - Mark the Centre of Gravity (CG) on both sides of the fuselage; the position is shown in the photo. - Support the model at the marked points and allow it to hang freely.
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Switch the motor on, and launch the airplane strongly into the wind, with the fuselage and wings level. Allow the AMX Jet to fly straight and level initially; don’t try to turn it when it is close to the ground.
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